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    denise

    Gender: Female
    Location: Charlotte, NC
    Quote: "Imagine" John Lennon said it all. All things are possible if only we imagine.
    Relationship: Single
    Orientation: Straight
    Children: Maybe Someday
    Body Type: Some extra baggage
    Height: 5'6"
    Religion: Christian - other
    Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
    About Me: I have been a training and development professional for about 15 years. I have trained countless numbers of professionals on any number of topics. But the one thing that does not change is the satisfaction that I feel when someone "gets it". I call it the light bulb affect. I can truly see the connection literally light up in their eyes. Quite frankly, I can't get enough of it. When I was attending college at Virginia Tech, my brother offered to sell me his Olympus OM-1 camera. He taught me a lot about photography and because of him, I began to love photography. About 10 years ago, for reasons unknown, I just stopped using my OM-1, which was now showing it's age. It wasn't until this past year that I decided to pick up photography again. However, I decided that the OM-1 with the rubber band holding the back on, should probably be retired. So, I invested in a Nikon and moved into the digital age. It felt great to be shooting again. Then I spent 20 unforgettable days in Alaska. With incredible guidance from Wayde, Scott and the rest of the crew, I expanded both my knowledge and my passion for photography. Now, I look for any opportunity to take my camera out and shoot something!
    Music: I absolutely love the Beatles! I am pretty much open to most music types. My favorite is classic rock.
    Movies: Drama - Terms of Endearment Animated - Who Killed Roger Rabbit Movies that just make you laugh - the 70's Airplane movies
    TV: M*A*S*H is my all time favorite The Carol Burnett Show is a very close second
    Books: Alaska by Michener I read this before going on my trip to Alaska.
    Likes: football game on a crisp autumn day, good friends, board games, a simple night of dinner and a movie
    Dislikes: obnoxious people
    Hobbies: photography cross-stitch stained glass hiking
    Vices: diet coke, chocolate
    Heroes: Jimmy Carter

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    Photo Club

    Friday, November 30, 2007, 03:59 PM CST [General]

    On Monday, I flew to Denver on a business trip. After I landed I went to a local restaurant to get a little bite to eat. As I sat down, I noticed what appeared to be a photography magazine laying on the fireplace hearth. So, of course I picked it up. The magazine is called SHOT! It is published by the Photo Martini Club.

    You may ask what exactly is a Photo Martini Club? Well, that's a great question! It turns out that this club was the brain child of someone who was missing the creative outlets of photography and painting that she had while a photography student at Colorado State. She decided to start a photography club where they would hold regularly scheduled shows revolving around a mutual theme. Now the photos in the show are voted on and the top ones are selected for the magazine.

     I thought that the timing of finding this magazine was pretty interesting given that we are doing our own online photography club with the ABC game.

     Interesting stuff!

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    Joining In

    Sunday, November 4, 2007, 08:45 PM CST [General]

    Hi Everyone,

     This summer I spent 20 incredible days in Alaska. This where I met 11 equally incredible people. Even though we all were very different, we got along very well. I believe it was because we all shared a love for photography and a willingness to explore everything it has to offer.

    With Wayde's guidance I learned so much about my camera and about photography in general. He got me so excited about photography that I find it hard to go to work. I just keep thinking of all of the great places I can go shoot!

    I am happy to join this blog with my new photography friends!

    D-

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    Ryan

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    Wayde

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    Olegoat

  • Scott, 46
    Scott

  • Kathy, 52
    Kathy

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    michael

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    Thanks for the info. I am not sure who to use but I feel better with a big name like AAA rather than an unknown. I am going to head back to Alaska in Aug this year and do a Turquoise to Twin Lakes 7 day hike in the outback and am very excited about it. I want the insurance with all the connections and things I hate to put out all this money and miss the trip. Thanks again and I will post some GREAT pic when I get back.

    michael
    May 8, 2008
    03:42 PM CST

    Hi Denise,
    It's good to hear from you. Are you running around like crazy yet? Hope you're up to 100%
    Thanks for the comments. It's crazy where life ends up taking you!
    Keep in touch. - Wayde

    Wayde
    Apr 22, 2008
    12:34 AM CST

    Just saw Wayde's March comment. what recovery? You ok? K

    Kathy
    Apr 20, 2008
    08:11 PM CST

    spent 1st week of april with 4 women and 10 dogs between 2 rooms in flooding area for Spinone Specialty. glad it wasnt this week since the earthquake was there this week! still though, had a good time. Lucca and I did his 2nd hunt test in the rain last Sunday but we got a better score than earlier in the week. Since I don't hunt he probably knows more than me! break from dealing with Mom's issues very welcome. Best of all, I think Spring is finally here! K

    Kathy
    Apr 20, 2008
    08:07 PM CST